Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive developed by Intelligent Systems, launched on September 17, 2026 to very positive reviews.
Standout Scores
- Metacritic: 89 based on 53 scored reviews
- 13 perfect 10/10 scores from outlets such as IGN, VGC, Eurogamer, TheGamer, Siliconera and TechRadar Gaming
- Game Informer: 8.75/10
- Many scores of 90–95 (4P.de, SECTOR.sk, Video Chums, Nintenduo, CGMagazine, Destructoid, Gamereactor UK); lower scores range from 70 to 89
What Critics Praise And Criticize
The most praised elements are the grid-based tactical combat, character progression, customization and the ambition of a large entry with four interconnected campaigns. IGN said the game "builds upon its strategic arts in ways I couldn't have anticipated," and Gamereactor called it "undeniably one of the best titles of the year."
Criticism centers on slower pacing and an overwhelming volume of content.
Sources: Vice, Metacritic, IGN, Game Informer, Nintendo Life. Scores as of September 26, 2026 and subject to change.